Symptoms & Complaints · Health Risks · Lab Markers
This report reads your DNA and sorts every result into one of five plain-language groups, so you can see at a glance what deserves attention and what does not. Nothing here is a diagnosis. A flagged result means your genetics place you above or below the average person for that trait — a reason to ask a question, not a reason to worry.
Perimenopause — Genetic factors significantly influence how women experience the menopausal transition, affecting both symptom severity and health risks. This comprehensive report examines genetic variants associated with common perimenopausal symptoms, increased health risks during this
These are ordered by how closely they relate to your flagged results — not generic health advice. Marrow does not prescribe, dose, or tell you to take anything. Diet and lifestyle changes are listed first because they are yours to make. Anything you would swallow is listed separately, by name only, as something to raise with a clinician who knows your history and your medications.
Engage in weekly 50-minute sessions with a certified therapist trained in interpersonal therapy for a duration of TA 12-16 weeks.
Schedule and attend weekly sessions with a trained psychodynamic therapist for a minimum duration of 6 months to several years, depending on individual needs and progress.
Expose your skin to direct sunlight for about 10-30 minutes several times per week, preferably during midday TA when the sun is strongest.
Engage in strength training exercises, such as weight lifting or bodyweight exercises, for 60 minutes per session, TA 2 to 3 times per week.
Incorporate a serving of cherries, which is about 1 cup or 21 cherries, into your daily diet.
Expose yourself to a light therapy box, which mimics natural sunlight, for about 20-30 minutes each morning TA within the first hour of waking up.
TA the muscles in your feet for 5 seconds, then relax for 30 seconds, and progressively work your way up through the major muscle groups of your body, tensing then relaxing each for 5 and 30 seconds respectively.
Ensure you allocate enough time in your schedule to achieve a minimum of 7 hours of sleep each night.
Practice yoga for at least 20 to 30 minutes a day, most days of the week.
These came up in the research behind your flagged results. They are listed by name so you can ask about them. Marrow is not recommending them, and gives no dose. Supplements interact with prescription medication and with each other — that conversation belongs with your clinician.
Of the 27 results in this package, these 4 came back furthest from the population average. Each one below explains what it is, where you sit, and which report it came from. Start here.
Genetics plays a role in the age at which menopause starts and the severity of symptoms.
For example, genetic variations that influence the metabolism of sex hormones are associated with the frequency and severity of hot flashes.
Women often follow a similar pattern as their mothers or sisters.
Named only. Marrow gives no dose and does not recommend these.
Key Takeaways: Genes that affect excessive sweating may influence nerve function and chemical messengers.
Excessive sweating can impact quality of life and cause undue stress and anxiety.
If you have symptoms, you may want to consult your doctor to rule out other conditions.
Key Takeaways: About 40% of differences in people's chances of developing sexual dysfunction may be due to genetics.
Risk factors include getting older, hormone changes, stress, and certain health conditions.
If you are experiencing symptoms, check with your doctor for possible solutions.
Named only. Marrow gives no dose and does not recommend these.
Key Takeaways: About 40% of differences in people's odds of developing depression may be due to genetics.
It is more likely for young adults and the elderly but can affect people of all ages.
Other risk factors include traumatic and stressful events, serious medical conditions, and substance use problems.
Not everything in a genetic report is a warning. These came back protective or better than average.
Mild cognitive decline is a normal part of aging that can affect cognitive functions such as memory, attention, and problem-solving.
About 60-70% of the differences in people’s cognitive decline may come from genetics.
For example, genetically high total and bioavailable testosterone may be causally associated with larger gray matter volume in men [R, R, R].
Up to 42% of adults and 19% of children in the US meet the medical criteria for obesity.
Weight gain affects conditions like high blood sugar and heart disease.
However, it is highly modifiable by diet and exercise.
Factors that might increase the risk of developing metabolic syndrome include: Age: Risk increases with age.
A history of diabetes in one's family.
A history of gestational diabetes or having given birth to a baby weighing more than 9 pounds.
The remaining results, grouped by what they mean. Every one of these is explained in full — with the genes and variants behind it — in the technical version of this report.
Genetics is a predisposition, not a verdict. The single most useful thing you can do with this document is take it to a clinician and talk through the flagged findings — especially any that line up with symptoms you already have or conditions that run in your family. Nothing here changes: your DNA is the same at 60 as it is today, so this report does not expire.
Genotyping was performed on DNA extracted from a buccal (cheek) swab using a genome-wide array. Results are derived from peer-reviewed genome-wide association data and, where applicable, published clinical guidelines. Each report was scored independently against its own reference set. Percentile figures describe where your result sits relative to a reference population.
This is a laboratory-developed test. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Genotyping does not detect all variants in the genes assessed; the absence of a flagged result does not exclude risk. Predisposition is probabilistic and is modified by environment, lifestyle, ancestry and family history. Results must be interpreted by a qualified healthcare professional and must not be used alone to diagnose, treat, or alter any medication regimen. Marrow does not recommend, prescribe, or dose any supplement or medication.
| Performing laboratory | Gene by Gene, Ltd. |
| Laboratory address | 1445 North Loop West, Suite 760, Houston, TX 77008 |
| CLIA certification | CLIA #45D1102202 |
| CAP accreditation | CAP #7212851 · accredited through 7 October 2027 |
| Laboratory Director | Feng Zhou, PhD, MB(ASCP) |
| Specimen type | Buccal (cheek) swab — genomic DNA |
| Accession | MRW-26-54C1D4 |
| Date reported | 29 July 2026 |
This specimen was tested at Gene by Gene, Ltd., 1445 North Loop West, Suite 760, Houston, TX 77008, under CLIA #45D1102202 and CAP #7212851. Laboratory Director: Feng Zhou, PhD, MB(ASCP). Marrow Health is not a clinical laboratory and does not perform testing; Marrow prepares and delivers this report from data produced by the performing laboratory named above. Report generated 29 July 2026 · Accession MRW-26-54C1D4 · © 2026 Marrow Health.